Telling Everyone’s Story While Hiding Her Own: A Journalist's Battle with Addiction

Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic

To some people, “the media” has become a dirty word. There’s no doubt—journalism is a tough job, especially in today’s divided world.

Between public scrutiny and constant deadlines, award-winning journalist Taylor Six felt the pressure closing in. Behind the scenes, she was quietly fighting a hidden battle with substance use disorder.

For years, she kept it secret. But now, Taylor is breaking the silence—not just for herself, but for others in the industry facing the same fight.

In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, Taylor shares her raw, honest journey: what led her to seek help, how she found recovery, and why she started the Journalists Recovery Network to help other reporters.

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